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PointsBet appoints Dr Eric Lee as new VP

His new role will consist of overseeing all of the operator’s DEI-related efforts and initiatives, as well as taking the leadership of the organisation’s DEI Committee. Additionally, Lee will be also executing a long-term strategic approach with the final purpose of making PointsBet a more diverse and inclusive organisation and workplace. PointsBet Chief of People […]

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Indiana sportsbooks generate $463m in wagers for December 2021

The Hoosier State closed out a strong year with $463m in betting handle for the final month of 2021, just short of November’s record-setting performance. December betting fell below the prior month’s $463.7m in handle as wagering volume slowed to $14.9m per day, down from November’s $15.5m per day. But all-in-all, the Midwestern state had

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PointsBet becomes first US ‘always on’ sports betting provider

The company now offers clients a fully live, zero-suspensions service, consisting of in-play betting opportunities across the core spread and moneyline markets. The test was run as part of a Saturday NBC broadcast, which featured the NFL Wildcard Playoff game between Las Vegas Raiders and Cincinnati Bengals.  Mark Hughes, Group COO, PointsBet, commented: “We have watched the

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Nuvei gets green light to process New York sports betting payments

The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) gave the Montreal-based Nuvei its go ahead to handle transactions for the newly regulated market’s licensed sports betting platforms. Four operators — Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, FanDuel and Rush Street Interactive (RSI) — began accepting online and mobile wagers on Saturday 8 January, followed by BetMGM on 17 January.

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BettingPros inks deal with SharpSports for bet-tracking software

The sports betting advice website has signed a deal for SharpSports’ bet-tracking software as it looks to strengthen its offering. BettingPros, owned by Marzen Media, aims to become a “one-stop shop” for bettors. SharpSports, meanwhile, is a New York-based B2B software provider whose BetLink technology includes its signature “synced picks” feature. This allows bettors to

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Cashpoint Limited reprimanded by Danish regulator

The regulator has issued an order and two reprimands over the company’s failure to carry out an adequate risk assessment in regard to money laundering and the financing of terrorism. Its first reprimand was given because Cashpoint Limited “has not made a sufficient identification” of the risks related to “customers, products and payment methods”, while

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Global Tote becomes technology partner at 2022 National Horseplayers Championship

The contest, which will take place between 28-30 January, is known as the most prestigious tournament of the year for horseracing bettors. It is the final event of a year-long series of regional championships sanctioned by the NTRA, taking place both online and in-person, throughout the US and Canada.  Global Tote will provide the technological

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FanDuel makes charitable donation to New York children’s hospital

Taking a leaf out of the Kansas City Chiefs’ book, and in a nod to the ‘Bills Mafia’ movement, FanDuel will contribute to the NFL franchise’s fundraising efforts. The sports betting brand says its donation represents $13,000 for every touchdown Buffalo Bills quarterback John Allen tossed to Gabriel Davis in the AFC divisional playoff game

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Penn National Gaming and Rivalry welcome Ontario market launch

From 4 April 2022, private operators who have registered with the Canadian province’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO), and have executed an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario (iGO), may begin offering their products to players. Penn National subsidiary, TheScore, has purportedly begun work ahead of the April launch date, when it plans to take its

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